Pharmacist Knowledge & Ability to Use Inhaled Medication Delivery Systems in UAE
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Pharmacy (IOSRPHR) - Year 2014, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Objective: This study was designed to compare knowledge & ability to use different inhaling devices among both educated & non-educated pharmacists. Method: A questionnaire was constructed & piloted to be used as a tool for this study. The sample was divided into two groups educated pharmacists & non-educated pharmacists. Education was in term of receiving the brochures of demonstrating how to use the different inhaled devices before assessing the pharmacists. The pharmacists were asked to demonstrate usage of placebo devices & assessment was done based on checklist designed following companies instructions.Results: Statistics have shown significant (P<0.05) higher scores; have been achieved by educated pharmacists when compared with non-educated pharmacists in term of ability to use the inhalers correctly, pharmacists’ knowledge of cleaning MDI, inhalers induced mouth irritation side effect and their place of storage. Conclusion: Pharmacists in UAE are not sufficiently aware of the steps to demonstrate correct use of different inhalers. The instructions supplied by the pharmaceutical companies are not sufficient. Appropriate and continuous educational programs concerning pharmacists’ ability and knowledge of using different inhaled devices is recommended.
Authors and Affiliations
Doaa Al Khalidi, Amina Mahdy, Nehal El kilany, Farah Al Chikhoni, Fatima thabit, Saeed Khan
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